: time off from a job given to a father after a child is born
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Ferguson is on paternity leave but is expected to re-join the team for the Super 8s.—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 As for suggestions that Adofo-Mensah hurt himself by taking paternity leave in 2023, yes, scouts around the league have been buzzing about that for two years.—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 Omar has led the caucus in recent weeks while Casar has been on paternity leave.—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 Vásquez made one Triple-A start before returning to pitch in bulk relief at Dodger Stadium and then went back to the minors for another start and a long paternity leave break.—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paternity leave